In a highly anticipated showdown, Teofimo Lopez is set to defend his WBO super lightweight world title against the formidable Shakur Stevenson this Saturday. This bout marks Stevenson’s venture into a fourth weight class since his professional debut in 2017, showcasing his adaptability and ambition to dethrone Lopez.
Lopez, known as ‘The Takeover,’ has a single blemish on his record—a split decision loss to George Kambosos Jr at Madison Square Garden in 2022. However, he has since rebounded with impressive victories, including a unanimous decision over former undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor. Lopez secured his WBO world title with a split decision win over Sandor Martin, despite an early knockdown. His last bout in May 2025 saw him dominate Arnold Barboza Jr over 12 rounds.
Stevenson, a standout amateur with a silver medal from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and a youth Olympic gold from 2014, has made waves in the professional ranks. His notable victories include a one-sided beatdown of Joet Gonzalez in 2022 to claim the vacant WBO featherweight world title. Stevenson’s most recent fight in July saw him outclass William Zepeda over 12 rounds.
The stage is set for this thrilling encounter at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA, on Saturday, January 31. The undercard bouts are scheduled to begin at 6pm local time (ET), with the main event ring walks expected around 10:45pm local time (ET).
Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN pay-per-view. A one-off purchase is available for £24.99, or viewers can opt for DAZN’s ultimate package at £24.99/month, which includes at least 12 pay-per-view events throughout the year.
In their last three fights, Lopez has secured unanimous decisions against Arnold Barboza Jr, Steve Claggett, and Jamaine Ortiz. Stevenson, on the other hand, has a unanimous decision win over William Zepeda, a 9th round TKO against Josh Padley, and a unanimous decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan.
The undercard promises to be just as exciting, with seven bouts scheduled before the main event, featuring two world title fights. Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat as these two titans collide in what is sure to be a memorable night of action.
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